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Simchat Torah Dessert – Apple Blackberry Crisp

Ahhh, Simchat Torah ~ a joyous time to celebrate the end and the beginning. Simchat Torah caps the holiday-packed month of Tishri — the month is filled with days of awe, atonement and newness. The holiday overflows with celebration and happiness as Jews all over the world begin to read anew the Torah.

Simchas Torah literally means “rejoicing of the Torah.” This is not a holiday to celebrate on your own and joy is evident when you celebrate with your temple! Our new year begins and the Torah reading cycle winds down with splendor and intensity. The celebrations in shul are a highlighted by dancing, singing and parading around with Torahs held proudly aloft. Children and adults alike wave the Israeli flag and shout out a hearty “Chag Sameach” and “Git Yomtov”.

Some congregations don white gloves as they grip the unfurled parchment of their Torah and walk around the sanctuary. The Torah’s laws and commandments truly belong to the people as they hold on to their beloved Torah. Other temples choose to keep their Torahs rolled and covered as they proudly march them through the streets of their neighborhood.

When it’s time to leave the synagogue’s celebration to go back home, the foods you prepare should continue the observance. And celebrating at home has its own rewards… the final meals in the Sukkah and the comfort that we have cooked and entertained with great results. We let our taste buds know that it is truly a day for delight and pleasure. This year, I’ve chosen a recipe that celebrates the end of the summer fruits with the onset of the autumn bounty. I hope you and your family enjoy this Apple Blackberry Crisp.

From my home to yours, along with this decadent recipe, we wish you a Chag Sameach!

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Chef Jeff Nathan is the executive chef of The Abigael’s Group, which includes Abigael’s on Broadway and the Green Tea Lounge. He is also the author of two popular cookbooks, Adventures in Jewish Cooking and Jeff Nathan’s Family Suppers. At his restaurants, and on his acclaimed public television series, New Jewish Cuisine, Chef Nathan emphasizes the flavors of modern America while strictly observing the laws of kashrut. Along with his wife Alison, Chef Nathan is setting a new standard for kosher cooking with his innovative dishes and creative presentations. Find out more at Abigaels.com